TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Englewood, CO — May 6, 2023

Event Information

DateMay 6, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN23LA179
Event ID20230509122574
LocationEnglewood, CO
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.57171, -104.84124
AirportCENTENNIAL
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeTEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model172S
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.

About This NTSB Record

This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.

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